THE OCEAN · Anthropocentric | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Anthropocentric'

The Ocean delivers another masterpiece of progressive complexity with "Anthropocentric", a conceptual journey that challenges listeners both musically and philosophically. This German collective has crafted an album that seamlessly blends crushing heaviness with intricate melodies, creating a sonic landscape that's both brutal and beautiful. The multi-part "Grand Inquisitor" suite stands as the album's centerpiece, weaving literary themes from Dostoevsky into crushing progressive metal arrangements that showcase the band's incredible range and compositional prowess.

The album's exploration of human nature and religious philosophy is matched by equally compelling musical arrangements that shift from atmospheric passages to devastating heavy sections without missing a beat. Tracks like "She Was The Universe" and "Sewers Of The Soul" demonstrate The Ocean's ability to balance technical proficiency with emotional depth, while the closing "The Almightiness Contradiction" serves as a perfect culmination of the album's thematic and musical journey. The production is crystal clear, allowing every instrument to shine while maintaining the crushing weight that makes this release so impactful.

For fans of: Isis, Neurosis, Mastodon, Gojira, and Cult of Luna

Track listing

1. Anthropocentric
2. The Grand Inquisitor I: Karamazov Baseness
3. She Was The Universe
4. For He That Wavereth...
5. The Grand Inquisitor II: Roots & Locusts
6. The Grand Inquisitor III: A Tiny Grain Of Faith
7. Sewers Of The Soul
8. Wille Zum Untergang
9. Heaven TV
10. The Almightiness Contradiction

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com